José Mourinho reveals squad morale ahead of Gil Vicente v Benfica | OneFootball

spoke to journalists again, a week after his last press conference. In Seixal, the coach of Benfica - who is chasing a record - previewed the match against Gil Vicente. Besides talking about the team from Barcelos, the Special One shared the mood of the squad.

"Gil Vicente? There's not much to say, they have had an extraordinary season. They are in 5th place", José Mourinho began, addressing the opponent that the eagles will face in the 24th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, offering some praise to César Peixoto's team.

"They have done a great structural job with a coach who knows how to enhance the players. We expect a tough game, hopefully only because of the opponent", noted the Special One, responding to the opening question of the press conference at Benfica Campus.

"The team is well. Not great, because they were eliminated from the Champions", clarified José Mourinho, when asked about the mental and physical state of the eagles' squad, acknowledging that Benfica's team felt the impact of being knocked out of the prestigious competition.

"Bruma had a somewhat significant injury. Sudakov is still recovering, so both players are out", reported the coach of the reds and whites, during the preview conference for the match that will take place this Monday, March 2nd, at 8:15 PM.

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